Club opens talks as Liverpool target fresh wide option
Liverpool have made an initial approach to AS Monaco regarding the availability of Maghnes Akliouche, the 24-year-old France international, Sky Sports has reported. The contact represents the first public indication that the Reds are actively pursuing a new wide attacker as part of their summer recruitment.
Akliouche is understood to be a player of interest to several top clubs. Paris Saint-Germain have previously lodged offers for the forward, the latest believed to be in the region of £34m (€40m), which Monaco rejected. Liverpool’s enquiry follows those approaches and comes amid clear competition for his signature.
Player profile and how he might fit at Anfield
The 24-year-old can operate on the right wing or as an attacking midfielder. Last season in Ligue 1 he made 31 appearances, scoring 6 goals and providing 6 assists. He was included on the bench for France in their World Cup third-place match against England.
- Age: 24
- Position: right winger / attacking midfielder
- 2025/26 Ligue 1: 31 apps, 6 goals, 6 assists
Sky Sports analysis suggests Akliouche’s ball-carrying and chance-creation data — alongside his tendency to force turnovers high up the pitch — would suit manager Andoni Iraola’s emphasis on intense pressing and attacking from the flanks. That profile helps explain why Liverpool have opened talks as they look to reinforce wide areas.
“[Iraola] definitely need[s] to sign a winger.”
The comment, reported in transfer coverage, reinforces the rationale for Liverpool’s search for a wide attacker this window.
Competition for the player and immediate implications
PSG’s previous bids and continued interest mean Liverpool would be entering a competitive market if they pursue a move. Monaco’s unwillingness to accept the most recent offer from Paris indicates the French club value Akliouche highly and may command a significant fee.
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Most recent reported offer from PSG | £34m (~€40m) |
| Akliouche (2025/26) | 31 apps, 6 goals, 6 assists |
For Liverpool supporters the reported approach will be viewed through two practical questions: whether Monaco will be willing to enter meaningful negotiations and, if so, whether Akliouche can fulfil the specific tactical demands of Iraola’s starting XI. The club’s initial contact shows intent but does not amount to an agreement.
As the transfer window progresses, local attention will centre on whether the club convert early interest into a completed signing, and at what cost. Any move for Akliouche would form part of a broader recruitment push to ensure Liverpool have the personnel to execute the manager’s high-energy style on the flanks.
